Best of Animal Rescue Shelters
Edgar's Mission

Perhaps one that can be passed on down through coming generations...another unique never ending story

Welcome to Edgar's Mission

Animal Rescue Shelters Edgar's Mission is situated near Kilmore just north of Melbourne at Willowmavin. Set on 60 acres at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the animal sanctuary is a safe haven where fescued Farm animals can live out their lives. There is a large assortment of different animals....

There are millions of animals that live lives of terrible cruelty in what are called factory farms

Barely able to move, devoid of sunshine, no freedom to naturally roam and graze, this is how these animals are forced to live.

Unfortunately the animal protection legislation for one reason or other does not protect them

The Outreach

Traveling all over the countryside, Edgar and his mate, Pam, have taken up the cause---to inform as many people as possible about the lifestyle and dietary choices that we make every day.

Also...The impact that this can have on these factory farmed animals and how we can choose to play a more pro-active role in protecting these creatures.

They are often found out at markets, festivals and fairs throughout the countryside, advocating Edgar's Mission.

The Education Program

Edgar loves to show off, even though ever so slowly, at schools, kindergardens and other organizations.

Educating the up and coming younger generation on compassion and care of all creatures great and small, Edgar feels will ensure that his friends are well protected in the future.

How can we help Edgar's Mission?

We can help Edgar and his friends doing things around the Animal Rescue Shelter that need to be done. Pam loves the help and the actual family fun that you have becomes a well earned bonus.

Becoming an Animal Rescue Family volunteer, you can earn some great little awards for your help. What a great thing for the kids to show at show and tell... This is a real hands on family farming experience.

You are able to picnic at the farm, but as a mark of respect for the inhabitants it is requested that you do not bring meat products. Edgar and his friends would be ever so upset.

It is a good idea to contact Pam before you take off on your volunteering daytrip, as it is a Farm and sometimes the unforeseen can happen.

Just phone Pam on 0408 397 301 several days before your visit or email Pam at info@edgarsmission.org.au

I asked Pam if she could recommend anywhere and she suggested the Bakeries...

"There are two in town, I personally prefer Kemps as that is where we get the pet bread. They are good for a quick bite to eat and the Town Hall Cafe will do a lovely Vegan Dish if one asks, always mention you are on your way to or from Edgar's Mission also.

Cheers P"

You could set up a picnic at the little council playground, picnic tables and toilets are available and let the kids run wild.

The Diary of Volunteer Days

Best Buddy Program

At Animal Rescue Shelters like Edgar's Mission you are able to Sponsor an Animal Buddy. For a few Dollars you are able to help provide feed and Veterinary treatment for a year.

What a fantastic idea and great way of interacting with a farm animal. Buddy up the kid's and perhaps yourself, with one or more of Edgar's friends. You are able to arrange a visit with the animals at any time...just contact Pam. What a wonderful way to help teach compassion and care...

Edgar's friends have some amazing Animal Rescue Stories to tell, check out the website for these as well as The featured favourite.

Charlotte's Web...The classic story of loyalty trust & sacrifice comes to life in this live action adaptation...	Charlotte's Web...The Audio version-This is the story of a kindhearted girl named Fern who saves the life of a very small and very lucky pig named Wilbur...	Charlotte's Web...Fern is one of only two living beings who sees that Wilbur is a special animal, while she raises him - the runt of the litter - into a terrific and radiant pig....

and of course....

Edgar's Residents

How Do We Get There?

You can find the Animal Rescue Shelters directions at Google Mymaps. or for great directions and Map, for a Pig they are clearer than the human ones, then proceed to Edgar's Mission directions

We visited one of the best examples of Animal Rescue Shelters, Edgar's Mission, on a great day, The World Animal Day. It was another daytrip that I will always remember. Stirring up emotions that I never realized existed, an empathy with the plight of farm animals.

Now causing me to take up a more pro-active role, I intend to join Edgar and his friends and their mission to help rescue farm animals from suffering and acts of cruelty. Letting you know a little about Animal Rescue Shelters like Edgar's Mission is a start.

I do hope that you will drop in and say hello to these amazingly brave creatures, the mission is not far from Melbourne and makes for a great daytrip and family getaway